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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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